Key Differences
In short — Core i9-11900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6900K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6900K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-11900KF is 1750 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6900K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i9-11900KF - $120.0 vs $232.0
- Up to 41% better value when playing Battlefield V than Core i9-11900KF - $0.51 vs $0.86 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900KF
- Performs up to 15% better in Battlefield V than Core i7-6900K - 270 vs 235 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 125 vs 140 Watts
Battlefield V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
235
87%
Value, $/FPS
$0.51/FPS
100%
Price, $
$120
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $120 on Amazon
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Buy for $232 on Amazon
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6900K | vs | Intel Core i9-11900KF |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |